Dr. Charles Tepperman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Charles Tepperman is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, with a focus on Cinema Media Studies. He holds a PhD in Cinema Media Studies from the University of Chicago, an M.A. in Film Studies from Carleton University, and a B.A. in Cinema Studies from the University of Toronto. Tepperman has been involved in various significant research projects such as the International Amateur Cinema Wars and the Amateur Movie Database Project, showcasing his commitment to examining film history and amateur filmmaking cultures. He has received several grants, including the SSHRC Insight Development Grant and the AHRC Networking Grant, indicating his active engagement in scholarly research and collaboration with international partners. In addition to his research, Tepperman has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to academia, including the GREATSupervisor Award in 2020 and the Faculty of Arts Research Award in 2016, highlighting his dedication to fostering learning and research excellence within the University of Calgary community.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of Cinema Media Studies.

Associate Dean (Communities)

— Present

Dean's Office, University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Overseeing community engagement initiatives within the university.

Awards

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GREATSupervisor Award

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Faculty of Arts Research Award (Established Scholar)

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Kraszna-Krausz Book Awards - Shortlisted

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Society Cinema Media Studies Dissertation Award

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.